Posthumanism and Critical Animal Studies

3 credits

Contemporary theories in the field of critical animal studies via ecofeminism, literary studies, philosophy and history with the aim of considering the interconnectedness of speciesism, racism and sexism. Particular attention will be paid to ecofeminism and the ethics of care in regards to the treatment of animals. Credit will be granted for only one of ENGL 457 or CULT 460. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: 3 credits of 300-level ENGL. Equivalency: CULT460